Fri Apr 1, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
60
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 36 | 25 | 25 | 120 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 16 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 60 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Celtics buried the Hawks 120-60. Celtics' positional fit overwhelmed the Hawks rotation. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.